H.E. Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

A highly venerated teacher of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, Mingyur Rinpoche completing his first 3 year retreat at the age of 17.  He has since taught numerous western students, written two books, and been involved in cutting edge research on the effects of meditation training.

Born in Nepal in 1975, Rinpoche was recognized as a tulku by both H.H. the 16th Karmapa and H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.  After completing his retreat at 17, he was asked by H.E. Tai Situ Rinpoche to become the retreat master, and at age 20 to become assistant Khenpo of Sherab Ling, where a new monastic college was established under Mingyur Rinpoche's guidance. 

At the request of HH Karmapa XVII, Mingyur Rinpoche built the new Tergar Institute in Bodhgaya, which serves large numbers of people attending Buddhist events at this sacred pilgrimage site, is the new site for month-long Karma Kagyu scholastic debates, and an international study institute for monastic and lay sangha. The institute also includes a medical clinic for local people.

Mingyur Rinpoche teaches actively in the West and is known for his remarkable ability to convey the meditation teachings in a clear and skillful manner.  He is the author of The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness, and Joyful Wisdom: Embracing Change and Finding Freedom.

website: mingyur.org